Becoming a Patient

To become a patient at the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center, your physician may refer you by calling for adult patients: 304-399-6502 or 304-399-6504 or fax: 304-399-6502. For pediatric patients: 304-399-6503 or fax: 304-399-6674.

What information is needed?

Please have the following information ready when you complete the online form or speak to the patient liaison:

Name of the patient

Patient's telephone number

Name of the referring physician, including office address, telephone and fax number

Diagnosis

Date of diagnosis

How the diagnosis was made (physical exam, biopsy, other)

What treatment, if any, has taken place

Over what time period the treatment has occurred

Patient's insurance information

Pre-certification and/or a referral from a primary care physician if required by your insurance company

Medical and financial eligibility must be established prior to confirming your appointment. Your physicians must submit copies of your medical history and pathology reports. Our staff will work with you and your physician to expedite your first appointment. Thank you for choosing the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center.